There are lots of methods for constructing outdoor interpretive
signs/exhibits, ranging from routed wood signs to fiberglass encased to
baked enamel.  A very useful book on this subject is "Signs, Trails, and
Wayside Exhibits" by Suzanne Trapp, Michael Gross, and Ron Zimmerman
(1994).  Its 100+ pages include design, content, fabrication, and
maintenance of wayside signs/exhibits with lots of illustrations and
examples and a list of vendors.  You can obtain it for about $20 from
Dr. Michael Gross, College of Natural Resources, University of
Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481 or call (715) 346-2076
[but check the area code to ensure it hasn't changed since
publication!].


Adrian Wortley wrote:

> Greetings All,
>
> I am in the process of designing interpretive signs for an historic
> site
> and am wanting to solicit opinions as to the best way for having these
>
> signs made. They will be text and photograph based and will have to
> stand
> up not only to the elements but also to vandalism as the site attracts
> a
> lot of undesirable attention after dark. What is your experience? How
> inexpensively can a good, durable sign be constructed? Also, if you
> happen
> to know of signmakers in Canada and, specifically, in Manitoba, this
> would
> be invaluable advice. Thanks in advance.
>
> Adrian
>
> -----------------------------------
> Adrian Wortley
> Visitor Services
> St. Norbert Arts & Cultural Centre



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